Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko King Turtle?

At MSRP the Praesidus 38mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $269, against $650 for the Seiko King Turtle — a $381 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle wears larger at 45mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 38mm Automatic or the Seiko King Turtle?

The Seiko King Turtle is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus 38mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 38mm Automatic run compared to the Seiko King Turtle?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus 38mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko King Turtle uses the 4R36.

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

P-38-TR-MIC-DBRAG

MSRP $269

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Seiko King Turtle

MSRP $650

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

38mm Automatic38mm

King Turtle45mm

Power Reserve

38mm Automatic—

King Turtle41h

Water Resistance

38mm Automatic100m

King Turtle200m

MSRP

38mm Automatic$269

King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

38mm Automatic

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$269

$650

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